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AD ASTRA:A PLAN TOREOPENKANSAS

May 26, 2020

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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PHASE ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PHASE 1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PHASE TWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PHASE THREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PHASE OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FUNDAMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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My fellow Kansans,

We have been through quite an ordeal these last two months. The

breadth of change we’ve all been forced to accept in a matter of weeks

has been drastic, disorienting, and utterly disruptive.

In some ways, this crisis has brought out the best in us as Kansans. It

has reminded us what truly matters in life, and how much we need

each other, despite what this polarized world would have us believe. It

has redefined everyday heroism and humanity and taught us to notice

these acts, and give thanks for them, more intentionally.

In other ways, the coronavirus pandemic has placed a glaring spotlight

on the fractures of our society, on our public health infrastructure,

and on our politics. It has expedited numerous crises that were in the

making long before COVID-19 turned our world upside down. And

it will force us to confront those vulnerabilities and pressure points

before this emergency subsides.

I want to thank you all for the tremendous sacrifices you have made

to embrace these painful changes.

As we prepare for the future, everyone has a responsibility to do their

part in protecting their fellow Kansans. This framework is not a return

to the life we knew just a few short months ago. Until a vaccine is

developed, we must continue to adhere to the fundamental mitigation

practices that have kept us alive up to this point.

Moving forward, we will measure our progress by monitoring our

testing rates, COVID-19 hospitalizations, ability to contact trace, and

availability of personal protective equipment. Our testing rate needs

to increase, and we will work diligently to improve it. We will do all we

can to avoid setbacks in our reopening process and here are some

things you can do to help:

I have faith in Kansans, and it is because of that faith that I can promise

you, our state will return to a “new normal.” After all, in Kansas we don’t

just say they’ll be brighter days ahead, we create them.

Ad Astra Per Aspera.

Laura Kelly,

Governor of Kansas

� Follow your county’s restrictions. Not all counties may choose to open at the same time.

� Stay home if you’re sick.

� Wear masks in public settings.

� Maximize physical distance (6 ft or more) in public settings.

� Avoid socializing with large groups.

� High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs.

� Minimize nonessential travel.

� Check in (via phone/letter/text/email) with friends and family who are isolated.

� Wash your hands frequently.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNORAD ASTRA: A PLAN TO REOPEN KANSAS | MAY 26, 2020

2OVERVIEW 2

On May 4, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly lifted the statewide “Safer

at Home” order and allow Kansas communities to begin phased

reopening by issuing a statewide executive order (EO) to begin Phase

One of the “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas”.

The State will set the baseline in each phase of this framework, with

Kansas local governments retaining authority to impose additional

restrictions that are in the best interest of the health of their respective

residents, consistent with the de-centralized public health system

outlined in Kansas law. For example, if a county decides to impose a

local order or restrictions they are permitted to do so under certain

conditions. Local governments do not have to apply or submit requests

to the state to institute more restrictive standards.

The Governor will evaluate the state’s disease spread, testing rates,

death rates, hospitalizations, ability of state and local public health

authorities to contain outbreaks and conduct contact tracing, and

availability of personal protective equipment when determining if

the state should move to the next “Phase.” Regardless of phase, the

State Health Officer retains the authority to impose public health

interventions in any area that contains an emergent and significant

public health risk as determined by the Officer. Specific business and

activity restrictions in each phase were determined by assessing the

contact intensity of the service provided, the number of contacts

generally possible, and the ability to modify the risk of activities and

services.

Throughout all these phases, Kansans should maintain social

distancing, practice good hygiene, remain home when sick, follow

isolation and quarantine orders issued by state or local health officers,

use cloth face masks when leaving their homes, and continue to clean

and disinfect surfaces. These are basic public health guidelines that will

slow the spread of this disease as we slowly re-open Kansas. Individuals

are strongly encouraged to resume seeking medical services while

following safety guidelines issued by each respective medical facility.

Mass gathering recommendations for each phase were determined by

considering the growing capacity of our public health infrastructure

and a measured, gradual approach for loosening restrictions.

OVERVIEW

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PHASE 1 PHASE 2PHASE 1.5 PHASE 3 PHASE OUT

Phase One began on

May 4, 2020.

Phase 1.5 began on

May 18, 2020.

Throughout Phase Two

the Governor will continue

eva luat ing the state ’s

progress and, if appropriate,

will announce moving the

statewide baseline to Phase

Three. Phase Two began on

May 22, 2020.

Throughout Phase Three

the Governor will continue

eva luat ing the state ’s

progress and, if appropriate,

will announce moving the

statewide baseline to Phase

Out. This is anticipated to

begin on June 8, 2020.

Once the state is in Phase

Out, the Governor will issue

additional guidelines. This is

anticipated to begin on

June 22, 2020.

CONTENTS PLAN TIMELINE

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As stated previously, the State will set the recommended baseline for

Kansas local governments in each phase of this framework, allowing

local governments to retain the ability to impose additional restrictions

that are in the best interest of the health of their residents. The State

will not force communities to reopen. However, the Kansas Department

of Health and Environment recommends that local governments

monitor the following health criteria when determining if they should

continue respective “stay-at-home” mandates or impose any additional

restrictions:

KDHE will publish routine data on these metrics by county.

While local governments may implement more restrictive orders

regarding businesses, mass gatherings, or stay-home requirements,

throughout each reopening phase local governments should continue

to allow the performance of essential functions identified in the Kansas

Essential Functions Framework (see Executive Order 20-16).

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE OF KANSAS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

THE KANSAS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FRAMEWORK (KEFF)

DISEASE SPREAD

Stable or declining over a 19-day period.

Rate of COVID-19

cases per 100,000

population.

Decreasing number of new COVID-19

admissions. Stable (flat) or a

downward trajectory

of the COVID-19 in-

patient counts within

a 19-day period.

Decreasing number of deaths.

Downward trajectory

of COVID-19 deaths

within a 19-day period.

HOSPITALS DEATHS

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The Governor continues to make the following commitments to

Kansas communities in order to aid the reopening efforts:

Secure testing capabilities to ensure the State can continue to

effectively monitor its progress.

Work with private industry, local, and county governments to provide

adequate personal protective equipment for frontline workers fulfilling

critical functions necessary to protect Kansans from COVID-19.

Provide the state and local public health infrastructure with the

resources needed to effectively track outbreaks, isolate infected

individuals, and conduct contact-tracing to mitigate virus spread.

Conduct ongoing analysis and evaluation of the plan outlined within

this document, while making assessments available to the public

and taking necessary steps to reconfigure as lessons are learned, new

trends emerge, or as unforeseen circumstances arise.

THE GOVERNOR’S CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO KANSAS COMMUNITIES

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PHASE ONEBEGAN MAY 4, 2020 AS DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-29

TRAVEL

Minimize or avoid

nonessential travel.

Follow KDHE travel and

quarantine guidelines

for travel to high-risk

areas.

GATHERINGS

Mass gatherings of

no more than 10 individuals allowed.

ACTIVITIES NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN

� Community centers

� Large entertainment venues

with capacity of 2,000 +

� Fairs, festivals, parades, & graduations

� Public swimming pools

� Organized sports facilities

� Summer camps

ESTABLISHMENTS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN

� Bars and nightclubs excluding

already operating curbside

and carryout services

� Casinos (non-tribal)

� Indoor leisure spaces

� Fitness centers and gyms

� Personal service businesses where

close contact cannot be avoided

EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES, & VENUES ALLOWED TO OPERATE

� Childcare facilities

� Libraries

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Masks are strongly

encouraged in public

settings.

Maintain 6 foot social

distance.

EMPLOYERS

Telework is strongly

encouraged when

possible.

Any employee

exhibiting symptoms

should be required to

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The previous statewide Stay-at-Home and mass gatherings orders are

lifted and mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals are prohibited.

Mass gatherings are defined as instances in which individuals are in

one location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance between

individuals (not including individuals who reside together) with only

infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity.

Industries or functions that are already in operation pursuant to KEFF

may continue to function while, if possible, avoiding gatherings of more

than 10 individuals where social distancing measures are difficult to

maintain.

Any local government that decides to impose equal or more stringent

restrictions during this phase is permitted to do so, except with regards

to essential functions in KEFF.

Any federal restrictions imposed and still in effect must be followed.

Masks: Individuals are strongly encouraged to wear cloth masks in

public settings as appropriate.

Outdoor Activities: When in public (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation

areas, shopping areas), individuals and family units should consistently

maintain 6 feet of distance from others with only infrequent or

incidental moments of closer proximity.

Social Gatherings: Avoid socializing in person with groups of 10 or

more individuals in both indoor and outdoor settings, especially in

circumstances that do not allow for a physical distance of 6 feet or

more between individuals or groups with only infrequent or incidental

moments of closer proximity. (e.g., receptions, trade shows).

High-Risk Individuals*: High-risk individuals are advised to continue

to stay home except when conducting essential functions.

Travel: Minimize or eliminate nonessential travel and follow KDHE

travel and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas. Essential

travel includes travel for urgent family, medical, and business-related

needs as determined by the individual or business.

PHASE ONE

GENERAL PROVISIONS GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS

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*High-risk individuals include those with underlying medical conditions, including, chronic lung disease, asthma, heart conditions, severe obesity,

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Telework: Strongly encouraged for all employees when possible.

On-site Operations: Avoid large gatherings of employees of 10 or more

where social distancing protocols cannot be maintained except for

infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity and phase in

employees on-site as possible while maintaining 6 feet of distance

between employee workstations.

Potentially Sick Employees: Any employees exhibiting symptoms

should be required to stay at home and asked to call their health care

provider.

GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS

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Business Travel: Minimize or eliminate nonessential travel and

follow KDHE travel and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk

areas. Essential travel includes travel for urgent and necessary family,

medical, and business-related needs as determined by the individual

or business.

Visits to Long-term Care Facilities or Correctional Facilities:

In-person visits to these facilities should be prohibited. Those who

must interact with residents must adhere to strict protocols regarding

hygiene and screening.

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BUSINESS RESTRICTIONS

All businesses not prohibited to the right MAY OPEN IF:

They can maintain at least 6 feet of distance between consumers

(individuals or groups). Restaurants or dining establishments may

meet this requirement by using physical barriers sufficient to prevent

virus spread between seated customers or groups of seated customers.

AND fundamental cleaning and public health practices are followed.

Businesses should follow industry-specific guidelines as provided on

covid.ks.gov. Any additional best practices guidance from each business

sector is strongly encouraged.

AND businesses must avoid any instances in which groups of more

than 10 individuals are in one location and are unable to consistently

maintain 6 feet of distance with only infrequent or incidental moments

of closer proximity. This does not limit the total occupancy of a business,

but requires that businesses limit areas and instances in which

consistent physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as tables,

entrances, lobbies, break rooms, check-out areas, etc.

The following businesses DO NOT OPEN open in this phase:

Bars and night clubs, excluding already operating curbside and

carryout services.

Casinos (non-tribal)

Theaters, museums, and other indoor leisure spaces (trampoline parks,

arcades, etc.)

Fitness centers and gyms

Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors

and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot

be avoided.

Local governments retain authority to impose equal or more stringent

restrictions on businesses during this phase, except as to essential

functions in KEFF.

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K-12 facilities remain subject to the provisions of EO 20-07 regarding

school closures, including the requirement that fewer than 10 students,

instructors, or staff be present for normal operations. K-12 facilities

should continue to follow the guidelines of the Continuous Learning

Plan developed by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Districts with facilities in more than one county or city should follow

any applicable directives issued by the county and city in which their

district office is located.

Higher education facilities that are closed before May 4th should

remain closed for in person learning or events involving groups of

more than 10 individuals present at a time.

Licensed childcare facilities may continue operations pursuant to state

and local regulations.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

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All activities and venues not prohibited to the right MAY OPEN IF:

They can maintain at least 6 feet of distance between individuals or

groups.


Follow industry specific guidelines as provided on covid.ks.gov.

AND avoid any instances in which more than 10 individuals are in

one location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance with only

infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity. This does not

limit the total occupancy of a facility, but requires that facilities limit

mass gatherings in areas and instances in which physical distancing

cannot be maintained such as in entrances, lobbies, locker rooms, etc.

The following activities and venues DO NOT OPEN in this phase:

Community centers

Outdoor and indoor large entertainment venues

with capacity of 2,000 or more

Fairs, festivals, carnivals, parades, and graduations

Swimming pools (other than backyard pools)

Organized sports facilities and tournaments

Summer camps

Local governments retain authority to impose any equal or additional

restrictions on educational facilities, activities, and venues, except as


ACTIVITIES AND VENUES

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PHASE 1.5BEGAN MAY 18, 2020 AS DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-31

TRAVEL

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GATHERINGS

Mass gatherings of

no more than 10 individuals allowed.

ACTIVITIES NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN


� Large entertainment venues

with capacity of 2,000 +

� Fairs, festivals, parades

� Swimming pools

� Organized sports facilities,

tournaments, and practices

� Summer camps

ESTABLISHMENTS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN




� Casinos (non-tribal)


ESTABLISHMENTS, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES, & VENUES ALLOWED TO OPERATE WITH RESTRICTIONS


� Libraries

� Commencement ceremonies

� Personal service businesses

� Fitness center and health clubs

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The previous statewide Stay-at-Home and mass gatherings orders are

lifted and mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals are prohibited.





Industries or functions that are already in operation pursuant to KEFF

may continue to function while, if possible, avoiding gatherings of more

than 10 individuals where social distancing measures are difficult to

maintain.

Any local government that decides to impose equal or more stringent

restrictions during this phase is permitted to do so, except with regards



Masks: Individuals are strongly encouraged to wear cloth masks in

public settings as appropriate.


areas, shopping areas), individuals and family units should consistently

maintain 6 feet of distance from others with only infrequent or

incidental moments of closer proximity.

Social Gatherings: Avoid socializing in person with groups of 10 or

more individuals in both indoor and outdoor settings, especially in





to stay home except when conducting essential functions.

Travel: Minimize or eliminate nonessential travel and follow KDHE

travel and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas. Essential

travel includes travel for urgent family, medical, and business-related

needs as determined by the individual or business.

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On-site Operations: Avoid large gatherings of employees of 10 or more

where social distancing protocols cannot be maintained except for

infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity and phase in

employees on-site as possible while maintaining 6 feet of distance

between employee workstations.



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Business Travel: Minimize or eliminate nonessential travel and

follow KDHE travel and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk

areas. Essential travel includes travel for urgent and necessary family,

medical, and business-related needs as determined by the individual

or business.




hygiene and screening.

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BUSINESSES

All businesses not prohibited to the right MAY OPEN IF:

They can maintain at least 6 feet of distance between consumers

(individuals or groups). Restaurants or dining establishments may

meet this requirement by using physical barriers sufficient to prevent

virus spread between seated customers or groups of seated customers.


Businesses should follow industry-specific guidelines as provided on

covid.ks.gov. Any additional best practices guidance from each business

sector is strongly encouraged.

AND businesses must avoid any instances in which groups of more

than 10 individuals are in one location and are unable to consistently

maintain 6 feet of distance with only infrequent or incidental moments

of closer proximity. This does not limit the total occupancy of a business,

but requires that businesses limit areas and instances in which

consistent physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as tables,

entrances, lobbies, break rooms, check-out areas, etc.

The following businesses MAY OPEN IF they comply with the

requirements to the left and ONLY to the extent described below:

Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors

and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot

be avoided may open, but only for pre-scheduled appointments or

online check-in.

Fitness centers and health clubs may open, but in-person group classes

may not occur and locker rooms must be closed except as necessary

to use restroom facilities.

The following businesses DO NOT OPEN open in this phase:


carryout services.

Casinos (non-tribal)

Theaters, museums, and other indoor leisure spaces (trampoline parks,

arcades, etc.)



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K-12 facilities remain subject to the provisions of EO 20-07 regarding

school closures, including the requirement that fewer than 10 students,

instructors, or staff be present for normal operations. K-12 facilities

should continue to follow the guidelines of the Continuous Learning

Plan developed by the Kansas State Department of Education.


any applicable directives issued by the county and city in which their


Higher education facilities that are closed before May 4th should

remain closed for in person learning or events involving groups of

more than 10 individuals present at a time.

Licensed childcare facilities may continue operations pursuant to state

and local regulations.


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All activities and venues not prohibited to the right MAY OPEN IF:

They can maintain at least 6 feet of distance between individuals

or groups.


Follow industry specific guidelines as provided on covid.ks.gov.

AND avoid any instances in which more than 10 individuals are in





cannot be maintained such as in entrances, lobbies, locker rooms, etc.

The following activites and venues MAY ONLY OPEN IF they comply

with the requirements below:

In-person commencement or graduation ceremonies may occur with

no more than 10 individuals in a room, gymnasium, or facility at one

time and only if those 10 individuals maintain a 6-foot distance between



Outdoor drive-through graduation ceremonies during which no more

than 10 individuals are in the same area outside of their vehicles at a

time (i.e. school administration, graduate, family members, etc.) are

allowed. Individuals who remain within an enclosed motorvehicle do

not count toward the maximum number of attendees allowed in the

same area.

The following activities and venues DO NOT OPEN in this phase:

Community centers



Fairs, festivals, carnivals, and parades

Swimming pools (other than backyard pools)

Organized sports facilities, tournaments, and practices

Summer camps





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ACTIVITIES & ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SHOULD REMAIN CLOSED� Large entertainment venues

with capacity of 2,000+

� Fairs, festivals, and parades

� Summer camps

� Most swimming pools




ESTABLISHMENTS THAT ARE SAFE TO OPEN � Casinos (non-tribal)

if compliant with guidelines

approved by the KDHE.


EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES, & VENUES THAT ARE SAFE TO OPEN


� Libraries


� Organized sports facilities,

tournaments, and practices

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PHASE TWOBEGAN ON MAY 22, 2020

TRAVEL

Minimize or avoid





areas.

GATHERINGS

Mass gatherings

of more than 15

individuals are not

recommended.

INDIVIDUALS

Masks are strongly


settings.


distance.

EMPLOYERS


encouraged when

possible.

Any employee

exhibiting symptoms


stay home.

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Mass gatherings of more than 15 individuals are not recommended.

Mass gatherings are defined as instances in which individuals are

in one location and unable to maintain 6 feet of distance between



Local governments may impose equal or more stringent restrictions.


Masks: Individuals are encouraged to wear cloth masks in public

settings as appropriate.


areas, shopping areas), individuals (not including individuals who reside

together) should maintain 6 feet of distance from others with only


Social Gatherings: Avoid socializing in person with groups of more

than 15 individuals in both indoor and outdoor settings, especially in





to stay home except for essential needs.

Travel: Minimize nonessential travel and follow KDHE travel and

quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas. Essential travel

includes travel for urgent and necessary family, medical, and business-

related needs as determined by the individual or business.


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On-site Operations: Avoid large gatherings of employees in groups of

more than 15 where social distancing protocols cannot be maintained

except for infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity AND

continue to phase in employees on-site as possible while maintaining

6 feet of distance between employee workstations.



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Business Travel: Minimize nonessential travel and follow KDHE travel

and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas. Essential travel

includes travel for urgent and necessary family, medical, and business-

related needs as determined by the individual or business.




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BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS

Most business can safely reopen and should:

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between consumers (individuals

or groups). Restaurants or dining establishments can meet this

requirement by using physical barriers sufficient to prevent virus spread

between seated customers or groups of seated customers.

Follow fundamental cleaning and public health practices. Businesses

should follow industry specific guidelines as provided on covid.ks.gov.

Compliance with any additional best practices guidance from each

business sector is strongly encouraged.

Avoid any instances in which groups of more than 15 individuals are in





cannot be maintained, such as in tables, entrances, lobbies, break

rooms, checkout areas, etc.

It is recommended that casinos comply with uniform guidelines

approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.


carryout services, present a significant public health risk and are not

recommended to open in this phase.



functions in KEFF.

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It is recommended that K-12 facilities continue to follow the guidelines

of the Continuous Learning Plan developed by the Kansas State

Department of Education. Districts with facilities in more than one

county or city should follow any applicable directives issued by the

county or city in which their district office is located.

It is recommended that higher education facilities remain closed for in

person learning or events involving groups of more than 15 individuals

present at a time.

It is safe for childcare facilities to reopen or continue operations

pursuant to state and local regulations.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS

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Most activities and venues can safely reopen and should:

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between individuals or groups.

Follow fundamental cleaning and public health practices. Compliance

with any additional sector specific best practices guidance is strongly

encouraged.

Avoid any instances in which more than 15 individuals are in one

location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance with only




cannot be maintained, such as in entrances, lobbies, locker rooms, etc.

Recreational, youth, or other non-professional organized sports facilities,

sports tournaments, sports games, and sports practices should

occur if they follow guidelines established by the Kansas Recreation

& Park Association and approved by the Department of Health and

Environment and posted on covid.ks.gov.

The following activities and venues present a significant public health

risk and are not recommended to open:



Fairs, festivals, carnivals, and parades

Summer camps

Swimming pools, other than single-family backyard pools or pools

being used only for physical therapy or first responder training.




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BUSINESS AND ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS

All education, activities, venues and establishments may operate and should follow all public health guidelines.

PHASE THREE

TRAVEL

Nonessential travel

may resume.

GATHERINGS

Mass gatherings of

more than 45individuals are not

recommended.

EMPLOYERS

On-site staffing is

unrestricted.

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Adhere to personal

hygiene guidelines.

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BEGINS NO EARLIER THAN JUNE 8, 2020At a date determined by the Governor based on the overall progress of the State on outlined health metrics.

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Mass gatherings of more than 45 individuals are not recommended.






restrictions during this phase, except as to essential functions in KEFF.


Masks: Individuals may choose to wear cloth masks in public settings

as appropriate.


areas, shopping areas), individuals (not including individuals who reside

together) should maintain 6 feet of distance from others with only


Social Gatherings: Avoid socializing in person with groups of more

than 45 individuals in both indoor and outdoor settings, especially

in circumstances that do not allow for a physical distance of 6 feet or


moments of closer proximity (e.g. , receptions, trade shows).

High-Risk Individuals*: High-risk individuals may resume public

interactions but should practice physical distancing and minimize

exposure to large social settings when precautionary measures may

be difficult.

Travel: Engage in nonessential travel but follow KDHE travel and

quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas.


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Telework: Employers may begin reducing telework and start bringing

employees back to work in an office setting.

On-site Operations: Avoid large gatherings of employees in groups of

more than 45 where social distancing protocols cannot be maintained

except for infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity AND

phase in employees on-site as possible while maintaining 6 feet of

distance between employee workstations.



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Business Travel: Engage in nonessential travel but follow KDHE travel

and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas.


In person visits to these facilities may be gradually reinstated. Screening

measures for all visitors can be continued. Those who must interact

with residents must adhere to strict protocols regarding hygiene and

screening.

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BUSINESS RESTRICTIONS

✓All businesses can safely open and should:

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between consumers (individuals

or groups). Restaurants or dining establishments may meet this

requirement by using physical barriers sufficient to prevent virus spread

between seated customers or groups of seated customers.

Follow fundamental cleaning and public health practices as designated

by KDHE. Businesses should follow industry specific guidelines as

outlined on covid.ks.gov. Following additional best practices guidance

from each business sector are strongly encouraged.

Avoid any instances in which groups of more than 45 individuals are

in one location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance with only


limit the total occupancy of a business, but requires that businesses

limit mass gatherings in areas and instances in which physical

distancing cannot be maintained such as in tables, entrances, lobbies,

break rooms, checkout areas, etc.



functions in KEFF.

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K-12 facilities should continue to follow the guidelines of the Continuous

Learning Plan developed by the Kansas State Department of Education.


any applicable directives issued by the county or city in which their


It is recommended that higher education facilities should remain

closed for in-person learning or events involving groups of more than

45 individuals present at a time.

It is safe for childcare facilites to reopen or continue operations

pursuant to state and local regulations.

All activities and venues can safely open and should:

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between individuals or groups.

Follow fundamental cleaning and public health practices. Any

additional sector specific best practices guidance from each are

strongly encouraged.

Avoid any instances in which more than 45 individuals are in one

location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance with only




cannot be maintained, such as in entrances, lobbies, locker rooms, etc.


restrictions on activities and venues, except as to essential functions

in KEFF.

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PHASE OUT

TRAVEL

Unrestricted.

GATHERINGS

Maintain social distance

where applicable.

INDIVIDUALS

Adhere to personal

hygiene guidelines.

Remain home if you

feel sick.

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guidance for businesses

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BEGINS NO EARLIER THAN JUNE 22, 2020At a date determined by the Governor based on the overall progress of the State on outlined health metrics.

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Once the state is in Phase Out the Governor will make additional

recommendation to maintain public health and safety.


restrictions during this phase, except as to essential functions in KEFF.

All businesses and activities should follow mass gatherings guidelines

and institute appropriate public health measures.

Individuals should continue hygiene protocols and practice social

distancing when applicable. High-risk individuals should still exercise

additional caution.


GENERAL PROVISIONS

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*High-risk individuals include those of all ages with underlying medical conditions, including, chronic lung disease, asthma, heart conditions, severe obesity, chronic kidney disease,

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These recommendations are a broad outline of public health measures

that need to be taken during steps of the reopening process. More

specific guidelines for individual industries have been compiled by

the Department of Commerce and the Governor’s Office based on

discussions with industry leaders and can be found at covid.ks.gov.

FUNDAMENTALPUBLIC HEALTHGUIDELINES

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If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, seek medical

care: fever (>100 F or 38 C), headache, cough, sore throat, rash, shortness

of breath, chest pain, joint or muscle aches, weakness, vomiting,

diarrhea, stomach or abdominal pain, and lack of appetite.

Stay home except to get medical care.

Separate yourself from other people in your home.

Wash your hands often & avoid touching your face.

Designate someone to routinely clean high-touch surfaces.

Give sick members their own room if possible and keep

interactions limited.

Consider providing additional protections or more intensive

care for high-risk household members.

Have only one family member care for them.

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HOUSEHOLDS WITH SICK FAMILY MEMBERS

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Stay home as much as possible.

Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60%

alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Distance yourself from others when in public, especially if you have

a medical condition that puts you in a high-risk category.

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth mask when in public. Learn

more about children and masks.

Cover coughs and sneezes into an elbow or tissue. Throw the used

tissue away and immediately wash your hands.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily, including phones,

keyboards, doorknobs, handles and light switches.

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Develop and implement appropriate policies in accordance with

federal, state, and local regulations and guidance and share with

employees.

Continue to use telework if possible and consider use of variable

work schedules.

Use nonmedical cloth masks.

Frequent handwashing of employees and/or use of gloves.

Use of gloves does not take the place of good handwashing, and

gloves must be changed frequently to be effective.

Incorporate engineering controls such as physical barriers where

possible.

Reconfigure space to enable people to be located at least 6 feet apart.

Support and enable employees to remain at home if they are unwell

or have been in close contact with someone who is sick.

Establish strict routine cleanings by sanitizing frequently touched

surfaces in between customer exchanges.

Provide signage at public entrances to inform all employees and

customers of social distancing guidelines mandated within your

business.

Create a plan for a potential outbreak or exposure in your community.

If an employee tests positive for the virus, immediately contact your

local health department and follow their instructions

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HIGH-RISK POPULATION

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High-risk individuals include those with underlying medical conditions,

including chronic lung disease, asthma, heart conditions, severe

obesity, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or who are otherwise

immunocompromised.

Wear face masks when traveling outside of your household or

interacting with other individuals.

Monitor health and potential symptoms closely and report any signs

of COVID-19.

Limit all travel; telework if possible.

Limit attending gatherings of any number of people outside of your

household or residence.

Do not visit nursing homes or other residential care facilities if possible.

Those who are, or work with, high-risk populations should undergo

daily screenings/symptom monitoring and should be tested if they

develop symptoms.

Households with high-risk individuals should consider providing more

intensive precautions and should conduct themselves as if they are

a significant risk to the high-risk individual, including wearing a face

covering and washing hands frequenting.

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